| | Introduction: What is So Special about Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders? | p. 9 |
| | What are autism spectrum disorders? | p. 11 |
| | Experiences of children with autism spectrum disorders | p. 13 |
| | What parents and caregivers need to know | p. 13 |
| | How to use this book | p. 15 |
| | Home Life | p. 17 |
| | Babysitters | p. 19 |
| | Bees | p. 23 |
| | Breastfeeding | p. 25 |
| | Dates for parents | p. 27 |
| | Discipline | p. 29 |
| | Dogs | p. 31 |
| | Finances | p. 33 |
| | Food | p. 36 |
| | Friendships | p. 38 |
| | Holidays | p. 40 |
| | Marriage issues | p. 42 |
| | Mealtimes | p. 44 |
| | Morning and nighttime routines | p. 46 |
| | Noise | p. 48 |
| | Organization | p. 50 |
| | Preferences | p. 52 |
| | Preparing simple meals | p. 55 |
| | Respite care | p. 57 |
| | Restaurants | p. 60 |
| | Siblings and other relatives | p. 62 |
| | Support groups | p. 64 |
| | Talking about disabilities | p. 66 |
| | Tantrums | p. 68 |
| | Telephone skills | p. 71 |
| | Television and video games | p. 73 |
| | Textures and temperatures | p. 75 |
| | Weather | p. 77 |
| | Hygiene | p. 79 |
| | Bath time | p. 80 |
| | Brushing teeth | p. 82 |
| | Clothes | p. 83 |
| | Grooming | p. 84 |
| | Haircuts | p. 86 |
| | Nail clipping | p. 90 |
| | Toilet training | p. 91 |
| | Community | p. 95 |
| | Airplanes | p. 97 |
| | Birthday parties | p. 99 |
| | Car travel | p. 101 |
| | Car travel 2 - Child safety seats | p. 103 |
| | Hotels and vacations | p. 105 |
| | Play dates | p. 106 |
| | Reading faces and emotions | p. 108 |
| | Shopping | p. 110 |
| | Shoe stores | p. 112 |
| | Sleepovers | p. 114 |
| | Swimming pools | p. 116 |
| | Visiting other families | p. 118 |
| | Medical | p. 121 |
| | Dentist and doctor visits | p. 122 |
| | Emergencies | p. 124 |
| | Emergency phone calls | p. 126 |
| | Immunizations | p. 128 |
| | Medications | p. 130 |
| | Schools and Organizations | p. 133 |
| | Breaks | p. 134 |
| | Bullying and teasing | p. 136 |
| | Bus rides | p. 138 |
| | Clubs | p. 140 |
| | Evaluations | p. 142 |
| | Hobbies | p. 143 |
| | Homework | p. 145 |
| | Mental health agencies | p. 147 |
| | Puberty and school | p. 148 |
| | Religious services | p. 150 |
| | Report cards | p. 152 |
| | School lunches | p. 154 |
| | School team meetings | p. 157 |
| | School trips and excursions | p. 159 |
| | Selecting chilcare providers | p. 161 |
| | Sports: Hallie's story | p. 163 |
| | Sports: John's story | p. 165 |
| | Teacher assistants | p. 167 |
| | Therapists | p. 169 |
| | Valentine's Day | p. 171 |
| | Tools for Adapting the Environment for Success | p. 173 |
| | Behavior plans | p. 173 |
| | Choice boards | p. 174 |
| | Direct instruction | p. 175 |
| | First-then statement cards | p. 177 |
| | Macro and micro schedules | p. 177 |
| | Role-playing | p. 179 |
| | Scripting | p. 180 |
| | Symbol communication systems | p. 181 |
| | Task analysis | p. 182 |
| | Wait boxes | p. 183 |
| | Conclusion | p. 185 |
| | References | p. 187 |